1. Powder Your RootsIf your hairline starts to look greasy grab a fluffy makeup brush, or cotton ball and dip it into a pot of loose powder or baby powder. Tap it once on the back of your hand to remove the excess, and then dust it over your roots. It mops up oil and blends into your strands, so no one will know you didn't shower!
2. Scent Strands with PerfumeSpray a light shot of fragrance into the bristles of your hairbrush. Run it through your hair from roots to ends and your hair will smell amazing throughout the day.
3. Cure Calluses with VaselineSlather on the petroleum jelly, and put on socks before bed to dissolve tough calluses overnight.
4. Spot-Treat SmudgesLightly dip a cotton swab in eye-makeup remover, and trace it along your lids to erase any slipups or goofs when there's no time to redo your whole look.
5. Fix a Flushed FaceIf you turn red and stay that way after exercising (like seriously red for hours, even though you're healthy and hydrated), take an antihistamine like Benadryl when you leave the gym to reduce the crazy looking redness.
6. Soften Your skin with AvocadoTake a ripe avocado, remove the pit and skin, and mash it up in a bowl. Slather it all over your body; let it sit for 20 minutes, then rinse off. Your skin will be so soft because avocado is a known natural moisturizer. You might look a little “hulkish” for a bit though!
7. Super-Glue a NailInstead of ripping off your nail when it breaks or cracks, put a tiny dab of Super Glue over the split, and paint a generous layer of your favorite nail polish shade over it. Go for an opaque option (like red, purple, or coral) to camouflage and seal the crack.
8. Use Makeup Remover on Stubborn LipstickDon't try to rub off red lipstick, you’ll end up with it smeared across your face! Instead, take a cotton ball or tissue, dip it in makeup remover, and just dab to erase the dark stain fast.
9. Tame Brows with Eye CreamPat any kind of rich
eye cream over brows to help keep them hydrated and banish those icky white specks that look like dandruff.
10. Buff with Baking SodaIf you find yourself streaking (not glowing) after applying self-tanner, put some baking soda on a loofah, and scrub away the zebra like stripes.
11. Brush on Hair SprayFor the final step of your blow-dry, spray hair spray onto your brush, and run it through strands from roots to tips. This way, your do isn't so plastered and stiff but still holds volume and shine.
12. Boost Body Lotion with Baby OilIf you're craving shiny legs that aren't greasy, blend a drop of baby oil into your normal body lotion for extra luster and shine!
13. Dab Essential Oil on a HangnailPut on apricot oil, the kind found in health-food stores, to protect cuticles from turning rough and raggedy, it also eases the pain.
14. Dispel a Cold Sore with CreamWhen a cold sore is coming on, dab a bit of thick moisturizer over it to prevent it from getting worse.
15. Freeze Your EyelinerIf the tip of your eyeliner pencil crumbles and smears on your lids, store the liner in the freezer for 15 minutes before use so the tip is firm and goes on smoothly.
16. Use Toothpaste on a ZitDab on just a pea-size amount. Let sit for 15 minutes to absorb the oil so the pimple won't get more clogged, then wash off.
17. Heat Up Your CurlerIf you have stick-straight lashes, try blasting your metal eyelash curler with a hair dryer for a couple seconds to heat it up so your lashes bend more easily. And use a waterproof mascara. The formula dries faster than other mascaras, so it sets the curl more effectively.
18. Use Soap Without WaterYou know those fancy bars that are actually too pretty to use? Toss them in your underwear or tee-shirt drawers to make your skin smell delicious.
19. Groom Brows with a ToothbrushMist an unused toothbrush or eyebrow comb with hair spray to help flatten and tame unruly brows.
20. Put Diaper-Rash Cream on Dry SpotsSlather on a thick layer of diaper-rash cream to heal cracked elbows and feet.
21. Lubricate Your LashesAn easy way to draw attention to your eyes without putting on a pile of makeup is to comb petroleum jelly lightly through the tips of eyelashes to get a sexy, subtle sparkle.
22. Spike Lotion with BronzerIf you don't have time to book a self-tanning session, mix a few pumps of body bronzer with regular hand lotion and pat it on your legs for a gradual dose of sexy color.
23. Air-Dry Your CurlsLet your hair dry indoors before going out in the cold. The curls will be really bouncy and perfect.
24. Press a Tea Bag on SplotchesIf your skin is sensitive or just looking irritated and puffy for some reason, apply a bag of green tea to the troubled spot for a minute or two, let it cool down, and dab it over your face. The antioxidants in the tea ease the inflammation.
25. Shave with ConditionerRan out of shaving cream? Do double duty by coating your stems with a thick hair conditioner. It softens the hair so it's easier to shave off and makes legs feel amazingly silky.
26. Amp Shine with VinegarMix one-part vinegar with four parts carbonated water, and soak dry hair. Leave on for 15 minutes before you shampoo to lock in shine and combat dullness.
27. Exfoliate Your PitsIf your underarms start to look dry and flaky, an easy trick is to exfoliate them with a gentle face scrub to keep that skin pretty when going sleeveless.
28. Customize Your Body LotionInstead of shelling out for an expensive perfumed body product; you can make your own by pouring a few drops of fragrance into any scent-free lotion. Rub it on and the scent will last for hours.
29. "Brush" with MouthwashIf you're too wiped out after a late night of partying to clean your teeth, rinse with water and mouthwash, then use a dry toothbrush on the area where your teeth hit your gums.
30. Make an Egg-White MaskTo revive tired, dull skin without hitting the spa table, try this: Crack open an egg in a bowl, separate the yolk, and use the egg whites to make a face mask. The proteins help to heal and restore skin's moisture. Leave it on for five minutes, and rinse off.
